The research project Artificial secrecy: Taking Transparency in EU Digital and Data Regulation Seriously began in January 2026. Funded by NWO, the project explores the fundamental tension between secrecy claims and transparency needs in the context of EU digital and data legislation.
This short video explains what the project entails:
The project is led by Dr Kristina Irion. Also working on the project are Dr Plixavra Vogiatzoglou, as a postdoctoral researcher, and Vilma Margarit Nikolaeva, as a doctoral student.
For updates from the project as well as scholarly and regulatory developments, check the project website: https://www.digitaltransparency.eu/